President Nangolo Mbumba has lauded the Ohamba yauKwanyama Martha Nelumbu for her stellar leadership in her area of jurisdiction.

Mbumba made these remarks during his visit to the Omhedi palace, where he paid a courtesy call to the monarch. 

The two held a closed-door meeting with their entourages before the president briefed the media on the purpose of his visit.

President Mbumba stated that Nelumbu's leadership is exemplary and selfless, and that during her reign she continued to be a servant of the people, and a calm traditional leader.

President Nangolo Mbumba has called on the new police constables to be a formidable force that will aggressively defend the country from criminal elements.

Speaking at the graduation ceremony of the more than 1,000 police cadet constables at Oshakati, Mbumba reiterated the importance of maintaining peace and stability as new force members assume duty. 

The President reminded the graduates to ensure that the foundation laid by the founders of the Namibian Constitution—peace, unity, stability, reconciliation, and rule of law—is intact. 

Vice President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has described the late renowned banker and former NCCI northern branch chairman Tomas Iindji as a go-getter who set high standards in the banking industry and worked for the upliftment of local businesses. 

Mourners, including Prime Minister Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila, cabinet ministers, regional governors, politicians, businessmen and women, traditional and church leaders, the banking fraternity, family, and friends, all gathered at Ombuga ya Munyoko Village in the Oshana Region to pay their final respects.

The Okongo Constituency has launched the "Talk to your leader face-to-face" initiative, aimed at sharing information on developmental agendas as well as challenges facing the inhabitants. 

Issues of the provision of clean drinking water, road infrastructure, livestock theft, and poor network connectivity featured prominently on the agenda. 

The initiative is designed to facilitate open discussions on developmental priorities and challenges impacting the lives of its residents.

The Namibia Correctional Services (NCS) Commissioner General, Raphael Hamunyela, held a consultation with the Community Advisory Committee at the Oluno Correctional Facility, where he acknowledged the committee's work. 

The committee bridges gaps, enhances communication, and promotes understanding between the correctional facilities and the broader community. 

It further strengthens relationships, promotes rehabilitation, and advocates for positive change within the correctional system.

The Oshikuku Town Council has reaffirmed its commitment to providing affordable housing solutions for ultra-low and low-income earners.

Oshikuku Mayor Julia Endjambi says the council's recent allocation of 23 plots to members of the Shack Dwellers Federation marks a significant step forward in the ongoing efforts to ensure that all residents have a place to call their own.

The initiative underscores the council's dedication to fostering a more equitable and sustainable living environment for individuals and families facing financial constraints.

A nine-year-old girl, Ndakolute Ndakulanawa, a learner at the International Primary School in Ongwediva, died yesterday after she was electrocuted. 

It's alleged that Ndakolute was coming from school with fellow learners, and as they were walking, she touched the stay wire that supports the electrical line and was electrocuted. 

She was declared dead at the scene.

The Governors Forum is a collaborative initiative between Namibia and Angola that signals a pivotal step towards enhancing bilateral relations and addressing shared challenges impacting communities along the border.

The gathering of key stakeholders from the border regions of Namibia and Angola is poised to serve as a platform for meaningful dialogue, cooperation, and strategic engagement.

Police Inspector General Joseph Shikongo says plans to revolutionise the recruitment process within the police force, aiming to foster greater diversity and inclusivity that mirror the nation's demographic landscape, are well on track.

Lieutenant General Shikongo emphasised the importance of reshaping the composition of the police force to represent the diversity of Namibia's population. 

The Annual General Meeting of the Namibian Exile Kids Association (NEKA) in Otjiwarongo has elected Kadiva Hamutumwa as the new president, with Sackey Nendongo as the deputy.

Elisabeth Nghitende is the Secretary General, with Simubali Simubali as the deputy.

Yesterday, attendees of the NEKA AGM decided not to follow the advice of SWAPO Party Secretary General Sophia Shaningwa, who requested a postponement of the elections during the AGM.

Shaningwa stated that there was evident tension among and between various groups during the Congress.